Application
Referral and consultation notes from doctor is required
Eligibility / Target Population
People with Parkinson's disease, their family and care partners
Fees
One time individualized consultation is free, $100 for the group education (free for care-partners)
Contacts
Greta Mah - Program Coordinator
North York General Hospital - Specialized Geriatric Services
Languages
English
Language Notes
Other languages available through translation services
Area Served
No catchment area in place
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
Stretchers cannot be accommodated
Description of Services:
Program coordinator will provide a one-time individualized consultation for care partners and people with Parkinson's disease (PD) * assist them to optimize benefits of Parkinson's medications, to recognize their motor and non-motor symptoms related to Parkinson's
For those who are also able to participate in group education, will be invited to join our 8 weekly education and exercise program * objective is to learn strategies and healthy lifestyle to live well and to delay disease progression * presentations provided by our inter-professional team including physiotherapist, pharmacist, occupational therapist, recreational therapist, dietician, nurse practitioner and social worker
